We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:46:56 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Today we celebrate the living. The survivors. We honor the dead in May. Except today we honor the dead, too. We can't help it. The bonds of combat soldiery are tightest because of those who went with us but didn't come back, they took the low road while we took the high. Most of us have an "absent companion" or four that we drink to, when the time is right. Today it will be right. I have 14 17 that I will drink to. 14 17 little shots of tequila. Actually, I won't do it tonight when I get home,... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:24:23 -0600 Excellent essay John. I have highlighted it as my Blog of the Week. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52834 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52834 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 12:28:35 -0600 I served in the Navy during the Cold War in the 80's and never lost a shipmate to a Russian attack. I'd like to thank my Commander-in-Chiefs for bringing Ivan to his knees so that - these days - half the people currently serving have no idea why I would have worried about such a thing. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52826 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52826 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 11:52:30 -0600 Neffi, just saw your comment. How awful! I'm glad you got the upper hand with the jerk, but I hope everything else works out, too. Please keep us posted. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52818 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52818 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 08:49:04 -0600 http://www.gcsdistributing.com/?pv=tr&tf=TDP&DT=MD "We have become increasingly efficient at destruction and waging war. We have also become more efficient at saving the lives of those wounded in war. Many who receive serious injuries in battle would have died in previous wars but instead are surviving due to the outstanding efforts of military evacuation personnel, medics and doctors. As a result many of these survivors face a difficult road ahead burdened with life changing disabilities. Some of these disabilities so extreme that to regain any kind of quality of life is exhausting, excruciating, and extremely expensive. Most lose any source of income and where you would think the government would pick up the tab for these brave souls, the pittance they receive falls pretty short. This presentation is dedicated to those and the families of those who gave up the life they knew, whether entirely or in part, for the rest of us. We asked them to stand for us. Now it is our turn to stand for them. Go to www.ammericasupportsyou.mil and take up their cause! Donate!! " ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52814 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52814 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:40:20 -0600 Neffi -- Three things: 1. Good on ya. 2. Get a savage lawyer -- one who'll make the dirtball *look* like a dirtball if this goes to trial. 3. Contact that cop tomorrow and make sure he got the names and addresses of those witnesses -- don't press him for the names, but make sure he took 'em. Six months from now is *not* the time to find out that all he got was last names and partial phone numbers... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52813 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52813 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:44:44 -0600 JTG - It's worth owning, even though it is a subset of the recipients. Their stories are wonderful to read, and the photos are great. Neffi - First of all, sorry I missed your bit in my rush to blather. And sorry indeed to hear that you're facing such a situation. John's right, I think. It isn't about right and wrong in court, dude. I hope you'll get a good lawyer. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52812 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52812 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:51:14 -0600 Neffi - Sorry to hear about this, but I second John.....get a lawyer. You hear too many crazy stories about court battles to rely on anyone having common sense. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52811 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52811 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:10:30 -0600 Brab, I've seen that book, and prolly read most of it standing up in the bookstore. It caused funny physiological reactions in me, like hairs standing up on back of neck, and wet eyes. I may just go back there and buy it. Oh, what The Armorer said, just above. Lawyer up, man! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52810 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52810 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:43:44 -0600 P.S. ...and that the other guy got a good lickin' http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52809 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52809 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:34:01 -0600 Neffi - get a good lawyer, don't rely on luck. Your MP-40 is at stake, as well as any other firearms you have. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52808 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52808 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:33:15 -0600 Dang, Neffi, that sucks. Glad you got a good lick in, no matter what else happens. This new cyber-body really is very nice. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52805 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52805 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:21:17 -0600 Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty, and I was honored to shake the hands of all 5 men today. Living history - 2 of them were honored for their actions in WWII ... who knows how long these men of my father's generation will continue to be with us. This counts as my best Veteran's Day ever.]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52804 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52804 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:20:13 -0600 Well, I wanted to say this back at 0915 local but the comments weren't working for some reason. Your essay is superb and it is a honor to know you sir. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52802 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52802 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:45:45 -0600 and a great Vet Day to all- mine started well and went south from there- My sweetie and I attended the parade here in Longmont Colorado, me wearing a jacket with my 7th Cavalry and sergeant pins... about 1120 hrs I was suddenly accosted by a very drunk transient guy, in his late 20s I would guess. He blathered about murder of Indians and how I was a POS etc. I said nothing and we walked around him but then he grabbed my arm and spit on me- tried to spit on me, but really just dribbled on himself. So now I'm charged with 'assault and battery' and the scumbag is in LUH with a broken jaw- I gotta go to court but when the officer responded to the incident he was positively *inundated* with citizens swearing I had only defended myself against an attack so I'm hoping the charges will be dropped. sheesh. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52801 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52801 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:00:17 -0600 Extraordinarily well put. Thank you. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52800 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52800 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 19:32:02 -0600 Thank you for your service, for your great tribute to other veterans and God bless you and your family! http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52799 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52799 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:58:31 -0600 Today, I was at the ceremony at Arlington and there was an old Canadian veteran there. He had his poppy on his uniform and was wearing a very elaborate headress. He made his way around the crowd talking to the American veterans, and you could see the mutual respect between him and those he spoke with. I took a photo of him, hope to have it up soon. Happy Veteran's Day. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52798 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52798 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 17:33:46 -0600 *:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:* Remembering Our Vets Today God Bless our Vets One and All Have a great rest of the weekend *:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:* http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52797 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52797 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:35:12 -0600 Thanks, guys! Oh, and here's to "absent friends." I knew some guys like that too, not as comrades, but good friends, parent, uncles... (Spills a bit) http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52796 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52796 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:15:10 -0600 Thanks to all who served through the mud and the blood and the beer. Thanks to all who serve. You do us all proud. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52790 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52790 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 10:54:37 -0600 Such good words. Thanks. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52789 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2006/11/veterans_day_2006.html#comment-52789 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 08:14:05 -0600